Combination extendible crib and chifforobe



Oct. 25, 1955 A. BECKER 2,721,336

COMBINATION EXTENDIBLE CRIB AND CHIFFOROBE Filed July 29, 1953 2 Sheets-Sheet l H ll 1 4" l za r E a'i 65? \45 INVENTOR.

ABNER BECKER Oct. 25, 1955 A. BECKER 2,721,336

COMBINATION EXTENDIBLE CRIB AND CHIFFOROBE 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed July 29, 1953 IN VEN TOR. ABNER BECKER United States Patent COMBINATION EXTENDIBLE CRIB AND CHIFFOROBE Abner Becker, Bronx, N. Y.

Application July 29, 1953, Serial No. 371,035

2 Claims. (Cl. 2)

The present invention relates to a combination crib and chiiferobe and, more particularly, to a combination of this type wherein the chifierobe also incorporates a mattress extension for increasing the effective length of the crib.

An infants room is customarily furnished with a crib serving as a sleeping and play place and a chest or chifferobe having drawers and shelves in which to store the infants clothing and toys. As the infant grows older and increases in size, it becomes sometimes necessary to discard the crib due to its inadequate length. Inasmuch as the infant is not yet ready for a childs size bed and requires the protective confinement of the vertical bars attached to the rails of the crib, the use of the crib is frequently retained despite the fact that it affords rather cramped quarters for the growing infant. On the other hand, where the crib is replaced by an open bed, one runs the risk that the infant will roll from the bed onto the floor.

Accordingly, it is the primary object of the present invention to provide a crib construction whose effective sleeping area may be lengthened.

More specifically, it is an object ofthe invention to provide a crib and chifferobe combination wherein the chifferobe also serves as the footboard of the crib.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a combination crib and chitferobe of the above type wherein a back panel of the chifferobe is removable to afford an extension for the crib feeding into a cabinet of the chifferobe. In a combination according to the invention, the crib is characterized by a mattress support whose position is vertically adjustable, the associated chifferobe including a cabinet with a rear opening into the crib and having an adjustable shelf which may be aligned with the mattress support to provide an extension therefor.

Another feature of the invention resides in the fact that the chifferobe is detachable from the crib and may be used separately, the chifierobe having serviceable drawers and shelves. Thus an object of the invention is to form a crib and chifferobe combination which is attractive, sturdy and serviceable, whether used independently or in combination.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, I attain the above-listed objects by means of a chiiferobe whose back wall is adapted to act as the footboard of a crib, the chifferobe having an intermediate cabinet, the section of the back wall which forms the rear panel of the cabinet being removable to provide access into said crib. Mounted within the cabinet is a shelf whose height is adjustable to correspond to the adjusted position of the mattress spring. A bolster is laid on top of the shelf to provide a foot extension for the mattress. Alternatively, a mattress of extended size may be used.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a combination crib and chifferobe in accordance with one preferred embodiment of my invention.

Fig. 2 is a side elevational view of the combination shown in Fig. 1, with the chifferobe shown in section.

Fig. 3 is a front view of the headboard of the crib.

Fig. 4 is a back elevational view of solely the chilferobe.

Fig. 5 is a detail of the shelf construction in the chifferobe, shown in section.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a chifierobe in accordance with the invention. 7

Fig. 7 is a front elevational view of still another embodiment of a chifferobe in accordance with the invention.

Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to Figs. 1 to 5, wherein like reference numerals designate like parts, the combination crib and chiflferobe is comprised of a headboard 10, two side guards 11 and 12, and a chest or chiiferobe 13. The head ends of side guards 11 and 12 are vertically slidable on rods 14 and 15 secured to the headboard 10, while the foot ends of the side guards are vertically slidable on two rods secured to the rear wall of chifferobe 13, only rod 16 being visible in the figures. The upper end of each rod is curved to form a U-shaped bracket which is attached by a wood screw or other suitable means to the associated wall, the rod passing through aligned apertures in the horizontal rails of the side guards 11 and 12 and terminating at the lower end in a bracket 17 secured to the associated wall. A shock absorbing spring 18 is coiled about each rod between the lower rail of the side guard and bracket 18.

Also provided is a mattress 19 of any suitable type which rests on a rectangular fiat spring support 20. The spring support 20 is adjustable in height within the crib and for this purpose the headboard 10 has attached thereto on either side a strip 21 having a plurality of vertically spaced hooks 22 thereon. Similarly attached to the rear of the chiiferobe, on either side thereof, are strips 23 provided with vertically spaced hooks 24. Rotatably mounted transversely at each end of the spring 20 are axles 25 and 26 having offset extensions forming links which are attachable to the hooks on strips 21 and 23, respectively, to maintain the spring at adesired elevation. This arrangement is best seen in Fig. 3, where axle 25 is provided at either end with links 25 and 25" which engage hooks 22 in the strips. Each strip is provided at the lower end thereof with a horizontal extension having an opening through which the associated rod passes. Thus, as best seen in Fig. 2, strips 21 and 23 are provided with extensions 21 and 23', respectively.

The chiiferobe 13 is provided at the upper level with an open shelf 27 for hooks, toys and the like. Provided at the lower level is drawer 28 and disposed intermediately of shelf 27 and drawer 28 is a cabinet 29 having a pair of swinging doors 30. The chifferobe legs 31 rest directly on the floor, whereas the headboard legs have casters 32 attached thereto so that the crib portion of the combination can be readily connected to a conventional footboard if desired, the chiiferobe having independent utility.

The rear walls 33 and 34 of the open shelf and the lower drawer are permanently fixed. However, the rear panel 35 of the cabinet is removable and for this purpose it is provided with ears 36 at all four corners thereof having bores to receive wood screws or other fastening means. If preferred, machine screws may be provided which enter into the interior of the cabinet where they are fastened by means of wing nuts. The holes in ear 36 may be countersunk so that no parts project from the rear panel which may injure an occupant of the crib.

Thus, when it becomes necessary to provide a foot extension for the bed, the rear panel 35 is detached so that cabinet 29 has access into the crib. Within the cabinet we find a shelf 37, each end of which is provided with a pair of brackets 38 (note Fig. 5) for mounting the shelf against the side walls 39 of the cabinet. Each side wall 39 is provided with two parallel rows of spaced holes 40 adapted to receive a peg 41 projecting from the bracket 38 to support the shelf at a selected elevation. Thus the shelf can be adjusted to an elevation corresponding to that of the spring 20. The peg 41 may be in the form of a long pin, without the bracket 38, and extend under the shelf 37. In order to provide a suitable extension for the mattress 19, an auxiliary mattress or bolster 42 is laid upon the shelf, thereby increasing the effective length of the crib by the depth of the chifierobe. Consequently, the older child may stretch his feet through the opened cabinet to rest them comfortably upon the bolster. However, the shelf can be removed completely and the bottom wall 43 of the cabinet can be used for the same purpose. In lieu of a mattress acting in conjunction with a bolster, a single mattress of extended length may be used.

The chifferobe in Fig. 6 is identical to that shown in Figs. 1 to 5 and performs the same function, the only difference being that in lieu of swinging doors for the cabinet, a horizontally hinged door 44 is provided having side hinges 45, the door also enclosing shelf 27. When the cabinet door is fully opened, it extends perpendicularly from the chifferobe to provide a level writing or play surface. The front of door 44 is provided with two sets of knobs 46 having a score line 47 therebetween to simulate two superposed drawers. Of course, this detail can be omitted, if desired.

Still another modification is disclosed in Fig. 7, wherein the chitferobe is provided with sliding doors 48 and 49 which serve to enclose the upper shelf 27 as well as the cabinet 29 to provide an attractive and practical chifferobe construction. In addition to shelf 27, a shelf 50 is provided below cabinet 29. When it becomes necessary to dispense with the crib, the chiiferobe is detached therefrom to provide a serviceable chest.

It is to be understood that the mattress 19 may be of any desired length and may also extend over the shelf 37 of the chiiferobe.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent 1. In a combined crib and chifierobe, a headboard with a pair of spaced side rails extending forwardly therefrom, a chitferobe positioned with its back wall extended across the front ends of the side rails, means for securing the front ends of the rails to the back wall of said chifferobe, said chiiferobe including an openable front wall and side walls, a removable panel in the back wall, said side walls having spaced opposed holes in the inner surfaces thereof, and means on the side walls for adjustably and removably supporting a shelf for a mattress extens1on.

2. In a combined crib and chifferobe, a headboard with a pair of spaced side rails extending forwardly therefrom, a chifferobe positioned with its back wall extended across the front ends of the side rails, means for securing the front ends of the rails to the back wall of said chiiferobe, said chifr'erobe including an openable front wall and side walls, a removable panel in the back wall, said side walls having opposed spaced holes in the inner surfaces thereof, brackets removably and adjustably mounted in said holes, and a mattress extension removably mounted on said brackets.

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